Senior Mental Health Support Worker

4 weeks ago


Wetherby, Leeds, United Kingdom Practice Plus Group Full time

Unlock Your Potential in a Rewarding Career

We are seeking a highly motivated and compassionate Senior Mental Health Support Worker (Neurodiversity) to join our team at HMP Wealstun, a Category C male prison with an operational capacity of around 1000.

This is a brand new role, created due to growth within the mental health team as we expand our service to patients. As a Senior Mental Health Support Worker (Neurodiversity), you will have the opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of our patients with conditions like ADHD, Autism, and Learning Difficulties.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Assist the mental health team in delivering immediate and ongoing care for patients referred to the mental health team
  • Work with nurses and nursing associates in mental health to provide comprehensive care
  • Help run and promote Neurodiversity-focused patient groups
  • Support patients to access care and treatment appropriately within the prison setting

What We Offer:

  • Bespoke induction, including our Introducing Health in Justice training course
  • Competency framework
  • Regional and national career development opportunities
  • Our bespoke Learning Management System to address your learning needs
  • Support from the wider team

About Us:

The Health in Justice team at Practice Plus Group makes a real difference across over 53 prisons, young offenders, and immigration removal centres. We are the UK's leading independent provider of NHS services to over 40,000 patients in secure environments, always putting their needs first, regardless of their background.

We are looking for caring, compassionate, and driven professionals who can help us drive our vision for a fair and inclusive healthcare access to all.

Requirements:

  • NVQ level 2/3 or equivalent in Health and Social Care
  • Interest in mental health and Neurodiversity, with a desire to help those within their care
  • Knowledge of Neurodiversity/mental health issues
  • Flexible approach, with the ability to help out in other teams

Why Choose Us:

Secure environments are one of the most challenging, yet rewarding places for healthcare professionals to work. If you're looking for a role where you can develop your existing healthcare skills and learn something new every day in an environment that never stands still, then this could be the right opportunity for you.



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